^^^^^^Take it from me there are no big bush in Dubai at present, you will probably stumble on plenty of Brazillians right now!:banana:

Anyone got a really early aerial picture of the Marina?

Looking for something before construction of the towers started - when it was just a hole full of water.

What a change from JUNE 2004 :nuts:

View from Le Royal Meridien Hotel
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The start of foundations for JBR . . .
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"By May the wooden-framed Clubhouse will be complemented by four separate marinas dotted along the Marina Canal, and Stiglbauer says he suspects artificial reefs will be put in place to attract more marine life.

He adds: "For me, this will be one of the best marinas in the world because there is going to be so much activity going on. We have a mosque, which is going to be the centre of one marina and the shopping mall and Gourmet Tower [a four-tier development consisting of a quad of opulent restaurants] will be at the centre of another. "

So I assume that the Mosque will be opposite the Jewels.

Or will be in place of MST...

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I don´t think that this was Dubai 1979, like some said:ohno: I first travelled to Dubai in 2000 and there was no major hotel between Oasis Beach and ex- Radisson Hotel Jeumeirah...and certainly not the canals. I walked from ex-Radisson Jumeirah to Dubai Hard Rock café on foot.

^^ That's 2004.

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The glass doors to one of Dubai's most exclusive, expensive clubs are now open to the public.

The Clubhouse of the Dubai Marina Yacht Club is the central focal point of the emirate's Marina, and while it has many members-only facilities, such as a luxury cigar lounge and well-stocked library, it also boasts two high-end restaurants, extensive conference facilities and a water taxi service to the Marina Mall – all of which are available to the public.

Steve Stiglbauer, general manager at DMYC, says the Club was only too aware of the need to cater to both members and non-members.

"Everywhere in the world you try and balance member facilities with public access," says Stiglbauer, a broad-shouldered American who has worked in the marine industry for the past 30 years.

"Here I think we have the best of both worlds as we have the Yacht Club and its facilities for members and also the mall and restaurants that anybody can use."

The restaurants will undoubtedly attract the public. Inside the Clubhouse's elegant entrance, through the plush lobby and down the wooden staircase sits the curiously named "25˚55˚".

Split into two, it is part high-end restaurant, part sailing shop. "The name 25˚55˚ is kind of to provoke the question: 'What does that mean?'" says Stiglbauer when asked exactly that. "The name is actually the latitude and longitude of Dubai."

From the restaurant – regardless of whether you opt for cool conditioned internal dining or eating al fresco – the views of the marina are unrivalled: Boats sail past setting off on voyages into the Arabian Gulf, yachts gleam in the sun and the calm soothing canal laps gently at the docking berths.

The Clubhouse, which is part of Emaar's Dh4.36 billion Marina project and opened its doors quietly late last month, already has 300 members – each of whom have paid at least the prerequisite Dh48,000 fees – and is set to welcome a further 75 within the next six months.

The Yacht Club joins the likes of the Dubai Offshore Sailing Club (DOSC) and Dubai International Marine Centre (DIMC) as city-based sailing societies, but Stiglbauer insists the three are not competing against each other.

"Right now, there is not an overwhelming number of marine facilities in Dubai, so the more the better because it helps create an infrastructure," he says. "We have an outstanding location and so we don't see it as competitors taking away business. Competitors, to me, add more places where our members can go and do things with their boats.

"That's what needs to develop: More destinations and more things for people to do with their yachts.

"That will be the defining thing as Dubai matures into a real marine market. You have got to have a support structure, with repair facilities and fuelling facilities and places where people can take their boat to for dinner at night; restaurants that are on the water."

With DIMC hosting the annual Maktoum Cup and DOSC hosting this weekend's Beneteau Cup, Stiglbauer knows he needs to attract spectator events, and has already signed up for a Dragonboat festival in January, as well as proposing plans for a fishing competition.

"I come from a very rich marine industry area and I know about all kinds of things that go along with a fully developed yachting industry," says Stiglbauer, who previously held senior management roles at Harbortown Marina, Hyatt Regency Pier 66 and Miami Beach Marina in South Florida.

"I know the sort of things to do, but it's a bit more challenging here because a lot of these people are getting into boating for the first time.

"In Dubai you have marinas, but you don't necessarily have the deep infrastructure you have in a developed boating area like South Florida."

That looks set to change as the Marina gears up to open another three docking piers within the next six months.

By May the wooden-framed Clubhouse will be complemented by four separate marinas dotted along the Marina Canal, and Stiglbauer says he suspects artificial reefs will be put in place to attract more marine life.

He adds: "For me, this will be one of the best marinas in the world because there is going to be so much activity going on. We have a mosque, which is going to be the centre of one marina and the shopping mall and Gourmet Tower [a four-tier development consisting of a quad of opulent restaurants] will be at the centre of another. "

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The Clubhouse of the Dubai Marina Yacht Club is the central focal point of the emirate's Marina,

^^ Kind of suggests that the emphasis is moving towards the chic end now.


That looks set to change as the Marina gears up to open another three docking piers within the next six months.

They have just started to float out the new pontoons at the dock in front of The Jewels.
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Now if they (Emaar) would just get their finger out and get on with the extensive landscaping planned for this area, what a suberb setting this will be.

Supermarket update


I was wanting to know if there is any further info on the Spinneys that was opening at Marina Promenade?

What has been confirmed is that a Waitrose is opening in the Marina mall and this supermarket on the marina between The Jewels and Dorrabay is already open for business. Bottom left of picture.

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Good new for me now I don't need to cross the bridge to use the supermarket near MD2.

^^The second of four Al Maya supermarkets will open in JBR at the beginning of December

^^ Do you have a location? I have visited the first which I think is in Sadaf or Murjan, it is very good quality but a bit far from my location.

^^ Bahar is already open, Sadaf opening shortly and, according to the link below, Amwaj will aslo have one.

http://www.almayagroup.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=18&Itemid=1

RATS ALL OVER MARINA WALK....

WALK OUTSIDE THE RESTAURANTS AND DO NOT BE SHOCKED IF A HUGE RAT CROSSES IN FRONT OF YOU?

IS THE HEALTH DEPT DOING ANYTHING?

Choitram is also coming to Dubai Marina near the new 5.5 interchange.

I pray the Mosque is in the MST site...INSHA ALLAH!!!

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scoot - what's hideous

Dubai Steve - brilliant pictures, they look like paintings.

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is that Mark Stott

Old but good!

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yes yes... beautiful skyline and only getting better but how pedestrian friendly is this "city-within-a city" is it mainly car-centric, wht is the relation with JLT and Dubai Marina, is the only access to and fro by car and the soon to be metro bridges. I guess ill have to visit to get a sense of it all but from observations of pictures it doesnt seem like a true city jut yet, its more or less just a nice skyline. Correct me if I am wrong really, I would like some input on the area

A.U.S. arch. Student, even though I am fascinated with Dubai and like the city a lot, I think the car-centricity to which you referred is its greatest problem.

This problem (I call it a problem, but others may consider it something else) is not only present in Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Lake Towers; all throughout Dubai (except maybe in Bur Dubai, Deira and Satwa??) it appears difficult to get around by walking. From what I have seen in pictures and seen in Dubai's culture, the city is constructed with a preference to the private car. It is assumed people will not walk to a place or use public transportation. The size and layout of the city also makes it difficult to access places easily without the use of a private car.

I have great hope that the Dubai Metro will promote the practice of not using automobiles as much. But, I know that it is impossible that the Dubai Metro will itself create what many people all over the world consider to be a "true" city. This "true" city will come with reduced construction of highways and expressways (and more funding for public transportation and more promotion of non-motorized forms of transport), increased construction closer to Dubai (meaning less large-scale projects on Dubai's outskirts), and more transit-oriented, mixed-use developments in Dubai's centre which promote walking through the access to public transit and a cluster of residences, commerce and offices.

The impressive growth which Dubai is expriencing holds great opportunities to build that type of city. Increased environmental awareness, continued high growth in Dubai, and a goal of the Roads and Transport Authority to reduce traffic congestion in the emirate area all factors which could promote a less car-centric Dubai.

But, we should not forget that Dubai is not all cars and highways. Examples of this "true" city are already in Dubai. Pedestrians are commons and bus service is prevalent in the centre of Dubai (in Deira and Bur Dubai). Dubai should use itself as an example; I think this would enhance Dubai's local culture (which many express fear of losing) and make it even more unique on an international stage.

My above analysis is not meant to be an attack on Dubai. I think of it as constructive criticism that is meant to point to Dubai's strongest faults and promote remedies. Also, while I have never been to Dubai (at the time of writing this post), I see many similarities with my own home (Phoenix) in terms of city layout, automobile dependence, and climate.

yes yes... beautiful skyline and only getting better but how pedestrian friendly is this "city-within-a city" is it mainly car-centric, wht is the relation with JLT and Dubai Marina, is the only access to and fro by car and the soon to be metro bridges.

All of the Marina is very walkable - wide pavements and (eventually) you will be able to walk around the whole of the waterfront. Obviously as the construction completes it will get easier.

JLT to the Marina is only by car until the Metro bridges open next year.

Marina has a decent bus service to 'Old' Dubai - and the Metro is looked forward to by everyone.

And there is rumour of a tram service.

^^ The Tram is not a rumour. The companies involved on it are working and have staff in Dubai.

thnks for the insight loverofdubai, my thoughts exactly. thnks apple mac too. I would like to see more greenery in the marina they should plant dates all along the waterfront promenade, this should have bin done by emmar from the get go and not left for developers to put wht they choose which ends up being little or nothing. Just the addition of the palms will add a much better ambiance. When i see pictures of phase 1 compared to other developments in the marina it stands out because of the landscaping and hardscaping, the design of the building are hmm ok, but its the final touches which bring out the development and give it that ambiance everyone loves. But I understand the marina is still under construction so we have to wait till the very end of that process to see if there will be landscaping

Any pictures on dubai marina metro. When I was in dubai I saw that there would be a covered walkway to daimond 3. Will this be a postitive for the building or a negative since I think if it is expanded right next to the building it would cover the windows of the first two floors and have its swimming pool exposed. Maybe I am wrong. If anyone has pictures info on this matter?

^^ If it is right in front of the building, then rest assure it will.

Any legal rights for diamond 3 residents? For having their property damaged by dubai metro covering their building.

Yeah Don't buy off plan :)

01/December/2008

Dubai Marina, tallest block

Marina Heights,The Torch,Princess Tower,MAG 218, Marina Pinnacle,Elite Residences,Marina Crown,Sulafa Tower, Ocean Heights,Tamani Mrina Hotel , Al Seef Tower, 23 Marina, etc..

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By Bikes:

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Can anyone say anthing about progress in Marina and JLT? Is there a stand-still or has work just slowed?

Can anyone say anthing about progress in Marina and JLT? Is there a stand-still or has work just slowed?

no stand still at all - although progress is as slow as it ever was.

Mind you Damac are really motoring with their Ocean Heights development - fastest construction I've seen

02/December/2008

Dubai Marina

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28/November/2008

Dubai Metro (JLT-Dubai MArina)

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28/November/2008

I think this one going to be the walkbridge for the Marina Mall from the JLT site

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do I understand you correctly: there will be 3 bridges then.1 to the Mall and 2 to the 2 metro stations?

yes, it seems.

03/December/2008

Dubai Metro

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do I understand you correctly: there will be 3 bridges then.1 to the Mall and 2 to the 2 metro stations?

yes, it seems.

That will explain piling done in between the two SZR carriages in front of the area between Marina Mansions and The Plaza office tower.

28/November/2008

I think this one going to be the walkbridge for the Marina Mall from the JLT site

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Well I hope it will open very soon! It is needed.

Imre is back! Great pictures of the new metro station and walkways - this will really enhance Dubai Marina, generally getting around and marketing of units. Infrastructure is so important - it looks like it'll be ready 2009? Has anybody heard of any specific opening dates? Cheers,

Has anybody heard of any specific opening dates?

You mean except for the last 2 - 3 years? ;)

9/9/9

9/9/9 or 10/10/10:)

So what happened at 2.05a.m 6/12/08 or did Margaret have too many :cheers:

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So what happened at 2.05a.m 6/12/08 or did Margaret have too many :cheers:

I think she failed to upload pictures ... probably of water flooding the Marina

07/December/2008

Dubai Marina,tallest block

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thx for the pics Imre slowly we get a feeling how enourmos the tallest block will be......although the tallest ones havn't start to rise yet (Pento, OH2).

thanks, you have nice signature:)

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^^ wtf they built a skyline like this in just 4,5 years........

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^^ amazing!

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December 8th

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Wow, Altin, what a great photo up date!!!!!!!!!

December 8th



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Is there a sign board at the site between BC and Pier 8. Now that they cleared this site it seems pretty big.

09/December/2008

Dubai Marina Motor Yacht Club

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09/December/2008

Dubai Marina

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day of the awesome updates?

it seems there are more and more boats in the Marina, which means that there are more and more people taking up residence.

If you take a look at the other exclusive Marinas around the world, this is by far becoming the daddy of them all.

thanks Altin and Imre and Josau for those shots.

Alan

Yes great day of updates love the colours in Pics. today and cant wait for The Point to be ready to spy on the Yacht Club -eat your heart out MONACO !

The JBR Walk is ofcourse part of the marina development also and here are some views of how it looks today;

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The packed car park for all the visitors from JLT, Springs, Meadows and Heights.
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Some more from the Chic end:)

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^^ EMPTY!

Way more people a day earlier. Pics here: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=297834&page=7

Well done, think the link should be &page=8

Re the security guard asking you to stop taking pictures, I once had that situation and the security pointed out that it is an offence in Dubai to take pictures which include women in traditional dress.

^^ The page of the link might depend on the number of posts per page on the settings, I use 25 ppp, you might be using 20, hence for me it would be the 7th page and for you the 8th.

I know the thing about taking pictures of the locals, but in my case was about the JBR towers. I was taking pictures of the towers at the time and the security guard was very clear about what he was talking about, He even mentioned the possibility of an N.O.L. from DP to be allowed to take pictures.

That reminded me of our former moderator Dubai_Lover that was caught after midnight taking pictures with a tripod and kept in Police custody for a few hours till they analyzed his photos and the story and reasons behind the taking of them. He then, followed their advice and took a letter from Dubai Municipality.

Are those last pictures from the beach facing side of those towers?

^^ Yes; The other side is a major road.

Only a few months ago, people were talking about how quiet The Walk at JBR is and how some shops are closing up and vacating. If it's as busy as the pictures show, then i don't see ANY reason for anyone to leave. It's only going to get more busier in the long run so really nothing to complain about here.

^^ Yes; The other side is a major road.

Ah, thanks.

Only a few months ago, people were talking about how quiet The Walk at JBR is and how some shops are closing up and vacating.


the Walk is lively now and the cafes and restaurants are doing extremely well, as expected. however, the story has not changed for the retail shops on the podium and to some extent even on ground floor. very slow or virtually no business at all. they are still shutting down and there will be more to come. people go there not to shop, but to stroll and have some food & drinks. that has not changed yet.

^^ I'm sure that will change eventually. Once more people start getting exposed to the area, footfall will obviously increase potentially increasing sales as well. I guess these are initial teething issues that one has to go through.

I think business at the Walk might turn out to be pretty seasonal...lots of it in winter, when the weather is pleasant...much less in summer, when people prefer the air conditioned malls...

yes, from June to September the Walks was empty, it will be the same next summer.

^^^^Spearmint Rhino would be rammed all weathers. Bring it on!

:lol: maybe just start with a hooters.

These were taken 22 July (sorry for the delay, now I'm more organised on my photo processing)...

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Phase 1 area of the Marina is still prime location for me and always will be as far as I am concerned.

Infinity tower, Emirates harbour hotel, round to phase 1 will be what people see as "The Marina", in years to come.

Emaar will eventually be judged on the Marina Masterplan development and have a vested interest to ensure that the Phase 1 area is the jewel in the crown.

In this new era of scale backs and project redesigns i have a feeling that the big vacant plot adjacent to the Phase 1 area at the entrance to the Marina will be used to establish this part of the Marina as the prime location in the area.

The desire for stack em high maximum square footage is fading fast and this may well be a blessing for this area as the logistical needs of the area may be better served in the absence of outright greed.

^^^^Spearmint Rhino would be rammed all weathers. Bring it on!

:lol::rofl::cheers:

12/December/2008

Dubai Marina

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The desire for stack em high maximum square footage is fading fast and this may well be a blessing for this area as the logistical needs of the area may be better served in the absence of outright greed.

One would hope so - walking along the Marina from Marina View Towers along to Marina Walk past Marina Hotel Apartments and Marinascape, there are many new retail units available which if successful will make the Marina a great place to visit and live.

But - there are far too many retail units to be able to be supported by those living in the Marina and there is one major problem at the moment with regards to attracting visitors - there is NO parking.

Unless Emaar tackle the parking issue the Marina will not be as successful as it deserves to be.

^^ There will be underground parking in the marina arcade mall if it ever gets built. That may help a bit. Also parking at the marina mall and walk bridges from JLT to the marina. Also the metro may bring in some guests who want to walk around the marina.

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Thanks steve for all your efforts - always wonderfull pictures you find and post. I love the JBR view in the night.

Love wide promenades with cafes/restaurants with tables and chairs outside.More of this please Dubai.So much like Europe.


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Very, very nice photos. Glad you were finally able to get around to them. Please share more...

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17/December/2008

Dubai Marina, tallest block

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fence removed, need some greenery here as well

17/December/2008

Marinascape

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WOW, there is more frontage there than I imagined, You can just picture the tables and chairs out there and the activity from the resturants... this end of the marina will be (already is) fabulous. :applause:

let's hope people will have the money to sit there and enjoy the food and drink.

do I understand you correctly: there will be 3 bridges then.1 to the Mall and 2 to the 2 metro stations?

No - there are only 2 bridges - one to each station

a stunning picture
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No - there are only 2 bridges - one to each station

yes, right.

I was wrong , I thought those staff for the Marina Mall bridge but not, they used for another stations.

German Tower, that picture is amazing!...It gives a nice perspective on what VIP's riding on the metro will see...Thanx for posting!

Not sure if we have seen this before:

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Café culture at The Walk, JBR :)

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costa+new supermarket

20/December/2008

Marina View Towers

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20/December/2008

Dubai Marina

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Mall opening next week!

Jetty is for water taxis.

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I have a few questions for Residents that are currently living in Dubai Marina.

1. Is there a good neighbourly atmosphere OR Is there rage amongst neighbours?
2. What do Marina residents do socially? Apart from the nearby beaches. Is there any activity clubs for football or walking parks etc?
3.Is there any crime in the Marina ? Do people leave their apartments for work in the morning and come back to them as they had left them?
4. Is it safe to walk around the Marina in the evening?
5. Is there a bus or or similar Transport available that moves people within the Marina area from place to place.

Also, what happened to the beach club that was going to have some sort of membership for Marina residents?

I have a few questions for Residents that are currently living in Dubai Marina.

5. Is there a bus or or similar Transport available that moves people within the Marina area from place to place.

I am not a resident of Dubai Marina, but I hope I can help.

There are no buses that bring people around Dubai Marina (that I am aware of). But there are buses that come through Dubai Marina and connect to other parts of Dubai.

Route 8
map (http://www.rta.ae/wpsv5/links/buses/routemaps/08.eps.pdf) - time table (http://www.rta.ae/wpsv5/links/buses/timetable/8Both.pdf)
This route starts in Dubai Marina in front of the Sheraton Hotel. It goes through Dubai Media City, travels along Jumeirah Road, goes to the Al Ghubaiba Bus Station and ends at the Gold Souq Bus Station.

Route X25
map (http://www.rta.ae/wpsv5/links/buses/routemaps/X25.jpg.pdf) - time table (http://www.rta.ae/wpsv5/links/buses/timetable/X25Both.pdf)
This is an express route which starts in Dubai Marina in front of the Sheraton Hotel. It travels along Jumeirah Road, through the centre of Dubai and ends close to the Sharjah border.

Route N2
map (http://www.rta.ae/wpsv5/links/buses/routemaps/N2.eps.pdf) - time table (http://www.rta.ae/wpsv5/links/buses/timetable/N2Both.pdf)
This is a "nightliner" route: it only operates at night (from about 11:30 PM to about 6:00 AM). It starts in Dubai Marina in front of the Sheraton Hotel. It travels along Jumeirah Road, through Satwa, to the Trade Centre Roundabout, to Bur Dubai, Deira, Dubai International Airport Terminal 2, and ends close to the Sharjah border.

These routes cost 2 dirhams for a one-way ride.

A list of all the routes and links to the maps and time tables are here: http://www.rta.ae/wpsv5/links/publictransportpdf.htm.
In case you want a full network map, you can go here: http://www.rta.ae/wpsv5/links/buses/FullBusNetwork_sm.pdf.

I hope this helps!

^^ He was actually asking for transport services within the Marina, not the one connecting Marina with the rest of the city. ;)


Anyway, there is no such service at the moment.

I have a few questions for Residents that are currently living in Dubai Marina.

1. Is there a good neighbourly atmosphere Yes
2. What do Marina residents do socially?depends on their nationality and culture - virtually everything is available that most people want.
3.Is there any crime in the Marina ?not that I have ever heard of
4. Is it safe to walk around the Marina in the evening? very
5. Is there a bus or or similar Transport available that moves people within the Marina area from place to place.no

Also, what happened to the beach club that was going to have some sort of membership for Marina residents?being built now but who it will be open to is unclear - possibly just JBR residents

Cheers Applemac! :cheers:
Time to move into Dubai Marina.
I do hear though that some of the areas are infested by rodents.
Some friends were shocked to see so many rats around the Marina walk area. I have heard Marina Heights residents also have a major rodent problem.Time for Dubai muncipality to act.

4. Is it safe to walk around the Marina in the evening?
5. Is there a bus or or similar Transport available that moves people within the Marina area from place to place.


4. Dubai is one of the safest places on earth.
5. There will be a water taxi very soon. And a tram in a few years time.

Cheers Applemac! :cheers:
Time to move into Dubai Marina.
I do hear though that some of the areas are infested by rodents.
Some friends were shocked to see so many rats around the Marina walk area. I have heard Marina Heights residents also have a major rodent problem.Time for Dubai muncipality to act.

I have not seen any so far this visit. Municipality are spending some of the ex pat tax(DM housing fee) on keeping the marina cleaner. There are 2 road sweeper/washer trucks working in the marina and a boat cleaning up the water. You can see this in my last pic above.

The main problem is the construction sites which attract them with the amount of rubbish and discarded food that is left thrown around. MH is in a construction zone, hence the problem.

I likewise have not witnessed any rat infestation...but I am sure you could find it if you went looking.

I do hear though that some of the areas are infested by rodents.

Loads of rats around - mainly where the construction is going on.

In the completed areas like JBR there are loads of traps which help with the problem. Once most of the construction is out of the way there should be a reduction in the problem.

That being said now that more places are being finished and occupied there is more of a dog mess on the pavement problem - you just cant win..:ohno:

^^ That's why I support the decission not to allow them in JBR

They need to put signs everywhere stating AED 10,000 instant fine if owners do not clear up the mess and provide a small bin evey 100m or so. and get the security guards to enforce the fines.

Cheers Applemac! :cheers:
Time to move into Dubai Marina.
I do hear though that some of the areas are infested by rodents.
Some friends were shocked to see so many rats around the Marina walk area. I have heard Marina Heights residents also have a major rodent problem.Time for Dubai muncipality to act.


Did this rat have manc accent? maybe you confused wiv select staff. :lol:

14/12/08
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is there any plans or a chance to relocate the industrial zone next to marina and make a big project there

is there any plans or a chance to relocate the industrial zone next to marina and make a big project there

there are lots of plans - but no chance due to Dubai's financial problems.:ohno:

this may not be the main problem. The area that is located next to the marina is a power plant and a desalination plant. I can't imagine that you can simply shut them down, demolish them and build some highrises there. Where will fresh water and power come from during this time?
So IMO they would have to build new plants somewhere else before they can shut down those and then I don't think that anybody will make any money out of this.

Maybe they can think about a 'beautification' of the area. But anything else seems to be no good long-term idea.

I can post a huuuuuge picture of the area if wanted!

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I can post a huuuuuge picture of the area if wanted![/QUOTE]


Wanted!

okay here you go: :D
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27/December/2008

Dubai Marina, tallest block

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I HATE to say it but i am...why do some of this building rooftops look like penis's?

cos the architech was a gay

I HATE to say it but i am...why do some of this building rooftops look like penis's?

Hello, MH pretty ruf ride!:lol:

Even more perplexing perhaps is why the penises you are referring to look like building rooftops :lol:

I HATE to say it but i am...why do some of this building rooftops look like penis's?
Because it will be known in future as tallest block of Penis's LOL

Hello, MH pretty ruf ride!:lol:
Infinity wil be nice for the gals :lol::lol:

Because it will be known in future as tallest block of Penis's LOL

or they dezyned like this for the pricks who buy hear.:lol::lol:

A 5 pic panorama of Jumeirah Beach Residences and "The Walk" taken today during a relaxing afternoon on the beach :)

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Large version (2800x786):
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I love Dubai Marina, but the Beach Residences... the view is a little shocking from the seaside IMO. But this has certainly been discussed before...

:cheers2:

or they dezyned like this for the pricks who buy hear.:lol::lol:TB will NOT like that ! lol
-- I am a prick though for NOT buying INFINTY early on this is 3rd coolest tower in Dubai -- Ubora 2nd - Index 1st -JIMO

He ok, have good cents of humour.

now back to work: Did u hear there is a watr taxi coming in the marina....bit like the Brisbane Cat.

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I don't like it.

Tacky, very tacky.

It's hard work pedaling in the summer heat :)

^^ :lol::lol: It does look like a paddleboat.

How about this? Saw it on the creek two weeks ago :nuts:

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:cheers2:

^^ :lol::lol: It does look like a paddleboat.

How about this? Saw it on the creek two weeks ago :nuts:

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:cheers2:

That's more like it! Hundreds of amphibious 'ducks' just like the ones in Singapore will help the traffic situation, :banana::scouserd:

now back to work: Did u hear there is a watr taxi coming in the marina....bit like the Brisbane Cat.When ?

Rates I have noticed in and around the marina have shot up with the dhs so low. GH £300 TO £350 A NIGHT! I found a brand new hotel The Grandeur very close to The Emirates Mall @ 300 dhs per night. Will give it a go, god only knows what it will be like, will post findings.

The AED is not so low...it is linked to the $ which has appreciated vs. many curre cies...perhaps due to the festive season

5.38 dhs to £1 sterling is pretty LOW we been forward buying the dhs as much as 7.5 over the past couple of years.

Rates I have noticed in and around the marina have shot up with the dhs so low. GH £300 TO £350 A NIGHT! I found a brand new hotel The Grandeur very close to The Emirates Mall @ 300 dhs per night. Will give it a go, god only knows what it will be like, will post findings.
Emirates have offer on Atlantis at £800 ish 4 nights including flight and transfers which looked good value to me ?http://www.emiratestours.co.uk/SpecialOffers/Index.aspx

Save your money......stop going to these expensive hotels....let me tell u not worth it...the Atlantis Rooms are so bad.

By the way the water taxi is not the acqua duck...but more like the water taxiof Sydeny harbour...can sir 8 or 12 people max.

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http://i42.tinypic.com/24mawb8.jpgNow that IS well up the "cool" wall

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Supercool watertaxi - 2 knots full speed.. :)

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for getting like this which lence is usind i m new to this field :ohno:

^^ I'd say its an HDR picture. Just guessing though.

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wow these are beautiful pics

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^^ Very cool :cheers2:

In general, do you think that owing to the stopped or "on hold" projects, there will be an acceleration on the other projects, in reason of more availability of men and resources from the side of the contractors?

no, contractors have made many experienced workers redundant.

The projects should proceed close to the original plan now as there will be no hold ups due to material shortages etc. So the 12month delay common in Dubai will shorten to maybe 6 months.

Just don't quote me on this:)

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Steve, Is this picture from the Atlantis pool?

08/January/2009

Dubai Metro (Dubai Marina -JLT)

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A comment to the first of Imres pictures: i hate the big gap between the marina and JLT. The fact having a that wide street like the SZR in the middle of a city is IMO a urban disaster......would be much nicer if the SZR as a road would be more outside of the cities epicenter and the actual SZR would have less lanes........to make it look more urban and denser, with wide sidealks on both sides

Ooah :drool:


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A comment to the first of Imres pictures: i hate the big gap between the marina and JLT. The fact having a that wide street like the SZR in the middle of a city is IMO a urban disaster......would be much nicer if the SZR as a road would be more outside of the cities epicenter and the actual SZR would have less lanes........to make it look more urban and denser, with wide sidealks on both sides

hopefully one day the SZR will be removing and a canal will be there:)

good idea?

^^ Depends if it is because of global warming, rising sea levels and flooding :)

A comment to the first of Imres pictures: i hate the big gap between the marina and JLT. The fact having a that wide street like the SZR in the middle of a city is IMO a urban disaster......would be much nicer if the SZR as a road would be more outside of the cities epicenter and the actual SZR would have less lanes........to make it look more urban and denser, with wide sidealks on both sides

SZR is NOT in the middle of the city ... neighborhoods appeared around it later to benefit from better accessibility.

metro fotos are fantastic!! Great shots.

Photos are great Imre, SZR is what Dubai is about, just that buz of passing through the towers at either 70 mph or 7 mph........
When is the Metro due to commence operation? It will be ideal so that I don't have to drive my daughter to the MOE....

A comment to the first of Imres pictures: i hate the big gap between the marina and JLT. The fact having a that wide street like the SZR in the middle of a city is IMO a urban disaster......would be much nicer if the SZR as a road would be more outside of the cities epicenter and the actual SZR would have less lanes........to make it look more urban and denser, with wide sidealks on both sides

Consider each side as cities with more scrapers each than most other cities in the world can call their own. From this perspective they are quite nearby. And SZR already is set back quite far, Dubai Marina is more than just a row of buildings. It's a complete city center by itself (not to mention "Old Dubai" where Emirates Towers, Burj Dubai etc. are located).

In my opinion JLT connects the Marina with the garden type neighborhoods of Emirates Hills Area and Jumeirah Islands.

And regarding the size of SZR... Even 6 to 10 lanes in every direction are not enough sometimes on SZR. Making this road narrower just for the nice look is not an option. Think of it this way: If SZR was a beach road... that would suck :uh:

I like them both a lot. Marina and JLT. Living in The Springs I get to see the area every day when I go to work. It is just stunning to see, again and again.

^^ i know that a reducing of the SZR is impossible, but i ilke the idea. And that the Marina is a dense area of skyscraper is clear, we can see it on every aerial shot. But i am sure you know what i mean.

Btw i have picture requests desert diver, is it possible that you take pictures of the Marina skyline with the JLT area and the media city together on on panoama?

^^ Next week I'll get a new camera :) Marina and surroundings are the first places to go for me to test it :cheers2: Of course I'll get you a panorama of Marina an Media City then. I already got two spots in mind to get your picture. Can't wait for the camera to arrive :banana:

(Reason why I so far didn't take any pictures from the highrises at Media City: They are only very few and one building there is the most ugliest scraper of whole Dubai, as I think... it has a triangular shape framework on top, looks unfinished and the lighting is hideous)

^^ you mean the arenco tower. Mhhh i love it dont know why but i like it. Cool now i am counting the days until you post the Pano.......

^^ Yeah you're right, its arenco :) I don't know, I find it boring in the middle (its just a glas box) and ugly at the bottom and top. First 7 floors or so is obviously parking garage :ohno:

Pics will be coming soon :)

^^Please, please take a pano from the new dubai marina mall cafe!

Also any pics of bay central would be great!

I think there`s a helipad on top of the new Al Habtoor Tower (comparable with Horizon Tower)... maybe someone can sneak in, it's just finished security will be low... :cheers:

Where are these places located exactly? Marina Mall café... is it inside the Food Court? Only went there once and don't know my way around Marina Mall very well. Bay Central is the harbor? And Al Habtoor Tower? Any location map around or something? I'd give it a try, but usually its not easy to sneak in anywhere :ohno:

I have to admit, most buildings I don't know by name yet. Just love taking pictures of Dubai. It always fascinates me how people who appearently don't live in Dubai seem to know their way around here better than I do :)

:cheers2:

The one on the right is Al Habtoor, the one in the background Horizon Tower. Horizon:Try the car parking entrance, elevator to the highest floor, stairs to the helipad... ;)
I hope you're not affraid of heights! :lol:

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^^ If you do go to Marina Mall, could we also have pictures of Silverene.
That's the one next to Gourmet Tower.

Cheers.

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^^ Don't post THAT map, it scares me!

^^ Why that, whats wrong with it? (Edit: Ok, many roads seem to be missing)

Ok directive set. Just a matter of time that I can go picture hunting. Got a 3 month old toddler and he consumes most of my time apart from work :lol:

For now some pics from this afternoon chillin' on the beach at "The Walk". Took my fisheye out for a day in the sun :)

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:cheers2:

^^Hey Desert Diver,
Dubai Steve have only problems with the map because it mentioned the upcoming project "Marina Sky Towers". And the old plans of MST block the views from The Torch.

By the way: Your Pics are very nice - as everytime!

^^ Magnificent pics. Wish I had a fish's eye.

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The marina has come a long way, apart from the Emaar sales plot :)

^^ Absolutely. Even if the credit crunch puts the brakes on everything, what development has been accomplished in 10 years is more than happens anywhere else in even a century.

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Anyone ever managed to get/see a copy of this docu ?

Now that the Marina has got its own Mall, Cinema, Arcade, loads of Hotels, Yacth clubs. It seems that residential commercial space will not be required as pre- downturn econemy suggested.

The Marina needs to draw in the tourists so my question is what could this area provide that would be an ATTRACTION in terms of tourism/visitors?

Suggestions ?

^^ Yeah you're right, its arenco :) I don't know, I find it boring in the middle (its just a glas box) and ugly at the bottom and top. First 7 floors or so is obviously parking garage :ohno:

Pics will be coming soon :)

Surprisingly, the shape of the building looks fantastic from The Palm

Wish I had a fish's eye.

Wish someone never pointed a fisheye to my face ... but what's done can't be undone so now I just wish no one will do it again. :lol:

Anyone ever managed to get/see a copy of this docu ?

Now that the Marina has got its own Mall, Cinema, Arcade, loads of Hotels, Yacth clubs. It seems that residential commercial space will not be required as pre- downturn econemy suggested.

The Marina needs to draw in the tourists so my question is what could this area provide that would be an ATTRACTION in terms of tourism/visitors?

Suggestions ?

Enjoy...

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Hi guys,

here a panorama from tonight. Bought the largest ladder I could find and still had to climb the fassade to get on top of our Villa. My wife was rather scared, don't know when I'll be allowed to climb up there again :lol:

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:cheers2:

What a awesome panorama! The climb to the top of your house was remunerate! :banana: :banana:

But you have to cut the tree in the first quarter of the pic to have a better view of the Talles Block ;)

Fantastic shot!:cheers:


But you have to cut the tree in the first quarter of the pic to have a better view of the Talles Block ;)

Not neccessary, these scrapers will be much higher than the tree haha
If the tree should grow you might however have to cut it:lol::nuts:

Now JBR has stolen the Marina Walk crowd and markets gone too....this weekend the Marina was so quiet and JBR was busy with this strange shreaky singet outside the market...

singer

Why would NEW CITY DEVELOPERS ask for all original contracts and orignal receipts to be handed over to them? They say they want to issue the title for Marina View Towers. What guarantee is that they will not do something dicy with it? That is one company I do not trust, after the mess created and lies they have told.

Also: if a developer goes broke, and u have not registered title with the Land Department but you own the property as per contract, who owns the property? Can the Bank take it away or no?

Why would NEW CITY DEVELOPERS ask for all original contracts and orignal receipts to be handed over to them? They say they want to issue the title for Marina View Towers. What guarantee is that they will not do something dicy with it? That is one company I do not trust, after the mess created and lies they have told.

Also: if a developer goes broke, and u have not registered title with the Land Department but you own the property as per contract, who owns the property? Can the Bank take it away or no?

^^this seems to be a MVT thread topic and you can send them copies of the originals.

More pics 'n panoramas :)

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:cheers2:

^^ Amazing pictures.

Thank you Desert Diver.:applause:

fully of awesomeness ! thanks DD

Nice pics.....I like the one with Time Place and its little lights....pity the time dial is not on...

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/images/magazines/arabianbusiness.com/web/fullsize/UAEpalMar1_full.jpg

Thanks to all for your :cheers2::applause::banana2: It is a great motivation to go out and fidget with the panoramas. Taking these few pics consumed three hours... not counting the time for stitching the panoramas afterwards :) But of course its always great fun to see on the camera display how the work of setting up the tripod and checking exposure conditions etc. pays off.

Anyway, can somebody tell me what this building will be?

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_1004_qaz.jpg

Construction goes on there day and night like crazy, but for almost a year now (since I moved to Dubai) nothing noticable has happened. Whats this massive concrete core for?

^^^^

It's Infinity Tower - I believe they had some problems early in construction with the site flooding.

^^ Thanks AppleMac :)

A year back or so I watched a movie on youtube showing a construction site being accidentally flooded. Might have been this one I think...

Thing is, I can't find that movie anymore :ohno:

Hah! Got it! :banana2:

It was just a picture.

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/image003.jpg

Thanks to gmail which lets you search the inbox for keywords :cheers2:

Hah! Got it! :banana2:

It was just a picture.

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/image003.jpg

Thanks to gmail which lets you search the inbox for keywords :cheers2:

yes that is a good pic. I was told about the :cheers: tower falling in by a bar man in Bar 44 at grosvenor house hotel. could see the hole nad flood the from Bar 44..

http://i44.tinypic.com/149rpc4.jpg

Nice view of the station and walkway behind Marinascape.

Finally!! They opened up the bridge by my place (JBR, Shams Towers)..now I can finally get on SZR with ease!!

Stunning view, Steve!

Finally!! They opened up the bridge by my place (JBR, Shams Towers)..now I can finally get on SZR with ease!!

This will take advantage of the new interchange now open.

The bridge at Dorrabay is now in full swing with 24hr working and about 8 cranes on site so this road will link through by about May.

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/9683/dsc00491na1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/2835/dsc00499jh7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://i43.tinypic.com/9s6yi0.jpg

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/images/magazines/arabianbusiness.com/web/fullsize/UAEpalMar1_full.jpg

Hey what do you think about the add I put on the front page of http://www.dubai.cl

@Dubai Steve
Very nice pic :banana2:

I went shooting again this evening.

270° panorama:

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/marina_jumeirah_qa.jpg

Large version (12757x2000): http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/marina_jumeirah_q.jpg

180° panorama:

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/marina_panorama_qa.jpg

Large version (7471x2000): http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/marina_panorama_q.jpg

The awesome reflections didn't fit into the panorama, so here an additional standalone pic:

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_1383_qa.jpg

Large version: http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_1383_q.jpg

Marina Mall (and Silverene to the left?) from JLT side:

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_1390_qa.jpg

Large version: http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_1390_q.jpg

:cheers2:

^^Thank you Desert Diver.
I recommend you redo it during day light. Early morning is the best time:)
I am sure it will look very good because you can show water and a lot of colors.

Early morning the water at the marina is calm and it will give you a nice reflection.:banana:

^^ Early morning is agood idea. Will do when I find the time, since our toddler is quite demanding during daytime...

..and anyways: I love taking night shots, especially here in Dubai where everything is illuminated so nicely :)

:cheers2:

:cheers:Steve
Thanks for the pic brilliant one.been waiting for a nice one of Horizon Tower. have put it as my desktop.
dxbgo

Good luck Desert Diver and THANKS for your time.

I have two questions for you:
Do you make VR movies out of your panoramas?
What tool do you use to stitch the pictures?

^^ I stitch the pics with "Panorama Maker" by ArcSoft. It came in a bundle with my first crappy digicam in 2004. The cam has long gone but the program works very well and is easy to handle. It has an integrated sortof VR movie gadget so I didnt make any VR's for i.e. Quicktime yet. The more panoramas I take the more I'd love to have VR's though. Anybody some recommendations for suitable tools?

@Steve
Did you take that picture? If so, which software did you use for compiling the HDR? Photomatix? EasyHDR? Photoshop? I definetly want to get more into HDR, but would appreciate getting in contact with somebody who already does it :cheers2:

hold whole soon:ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno:
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^^ I stitch the pics with "Panorama Maker" by ArcSoft. It came in a bundle with my first crappy digicam in 2004. The cam has long gone but the program works very well and is easy to handle. It has an integrated sortof VR movie gadget so I didnt make any VR's for i.e. Quicktime yet. The more panoramas I take the more I'd love to have VR's though. Anybody some recommendations for suitable tools?

@Steve
Did you take that picture? If so, which software did you use for compiling the HDR? Photomatix? EasyHDR? Photoshop? I definetly want to get more into HDR, but would appreciate getting in contact with somebody who already does it :cheers2:
Photomatix is ideal for HDR. I have used it recently and it is nice and easy. Sorry, can't post my photos as they are not construction related.

http://i39.tinypic.com/25qyzwj.jpg

Hey what do you think about the add I put on the front page of http://www.dubai.cl

awesome my friend ... keep your'e good stuff coming :)

@jeetha - the pic looks great!

I found a nice aerial on which we have a good overview of the marina's current situation. I think that this project along with the JLT is progressing very rapidly.After they landscape all thos sidewalks etc. this should look stunning. Renders also showed great landscaping under the Metro tracks.

The Flickr info says that the picture is from the 13th january 2009.
http://i44.tinypic.com/2q3sojq.jpg
Source:http://www.flickr.com/photos/sashdc/3206546765/

^^ Fantastic shot! :applause:

World Future Energy Summit 2009, Abu Dhabi

19/January/2009

Dubai Marina

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/5822/imresolt128jq7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/9941/imresolt130hk5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I never realised there were so many towers at ground work in the marina.

http://i44.tinypic.com/1zb9zra.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/m8zrso.jpg

http://i41.tinypic.com/14vo9ih.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/11i0p6p.jpg

^^ Cool! Keep it up :)

20/January/2009

Dubai Marina and Ocean Heights

http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/2134/imresolt46bs6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/8305/imresolt47ib3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

the harbour hotel formerly emirates marina, is stunning!!!

go job DUBAI!!

Yesterday evening:

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_0097_qa.jpg

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_0116_qa.jpg

Large version: http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_0116_q.jpg

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/marinawalk_qa.jpg

Large version (7382x2200): http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/marinawalk_q.jpg

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_0107_qa.jpg

Large version: http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_0107_q.jpg

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_0114_qa.jpg

Large version: http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_0114_q.jpg


Silverene:

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/silverene_qa.jpg

Large version (7175x2200): http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/silverene_q.jpg

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_0104_qa.jpg

Large version: http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_0104_q.jpg

^^
:okay::dance2:

http://gallery.me.com/florian.k/100310/2009-01-1505-03-25-20-3-_5_5-20-2-_5-20-1-_4_tonem/web.jpg

Gosh...when nakheel harbor and tower is complete....atlantis will have an insane skyline view!

^^ Not a soul in sight - because it's early morning?? :dunno:

A cool overview of the Marina and especially the tallest block

the picture was taken on 13th January 2009
http://i40.tinypic.com/108bojq.jpg
Source:http://www.flickr.com/photos/sashdc/3216104699/

Great Video of the Marina here http://www.ameinfo.com/182175.html (http://www.ameinfo.com/182175.html)